FEMA FEMA Incident Command System 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What ICS facility serves as the location from which the Incident Commander oversees all incident operations?
- Incident Command Post (Correct answer)
- Emergency Operations Center
- Base Camp
- Staging Area
Correct answer: Incident Command Post
The Incident Command Post (ICP) is the field location where the Incident Commander and key command staff manage incident operations.
Question 2: Which ICS position is responsible for procuring resources and services not available through normal channels?
- Procurement Unit Leader (Correct answer)
- Logistics Section Chief
- Supply Unit Leader
- Resources Unit Leader
Correct answer: Procurement Unit Leader
The Procurement Unit Leader within the Finance/Administration Section handles all financial matters related to vendor contracts and purchasing.
Question 3: What term describes the gradual activation of ICS components as an incident grows in complexity?
- Modular Organization (Correct answer)
- Scalable Response
- Incident Typing
- Flexible Command
Correct answer: Modular Organization
ICS uses a modular organization structure that expands and contracts based on incident needs and complexity.
Question 4: In ICS, what is the purpose of the Staging Area?
- To hold resources available for immediate assignment (Correct answer)
- To house sleeping quarters for responders
- To serve as the Incident Command Post backup
- To store hazardous materials recovered from the scene
Correct answer: To hold resources available for immediate assignment
Staging Areas are locations where resources are kept in an available status awaiting tactical assignment.
Question 5: Which ICS Section provides services and support including communications, food, and transportation for incident operations?
- Logistics Section (Correct answer)
- Operations Section
- Planning Section
- Finance/Administration Section
Correct answer: Logistics Section
The Logistics Section provides all facilities, services, and material support needed for the incident response.
Question 6: What is the ICS term for the individual who manages a geographic area within the Operations Section at large incidents?
- Division Supervisor (Correct answer)
- Branch Director
- Group Supervisor
- Strike Team Leader
Correct answer: Division Supervisor
A Division Supervisor manages resources assigned to a specific geographic area within the Operations Section.
FEMA FEMA Incident Command System 2
What ICS facility serves as the location from which the Incident Commander oversees all incident operations?